Basic Law and the Constitution

Question 1

Define the role of the US government in relation to the human rights of its citizens

Answer 1

protection of freedoms

orderly administration

Question 2

Define the purpose of the US Constitution

Answer 2

Integration of states
supreme law
framework of government
reserve states rights

Question 3

Recognize the structure of the US Constitution

Answer 3

legislative branch
executive branch
judicial branch
reciprocity
amendments to the constitution
supremacy clause
ratification

Question 4

Define the rights protected by the 4th amendment to the US Constitution

Answer 4

protection against unreasonable search and seizures

Question 5

Define the 4 incorporated rights protected by the 5th amendment to the US Constitution

Answer 5

protection against double jeopardy
protection against self-incriminating
right to due process of law
eminent domain

Question 6

Define the 7 rights protected by the 6th amendment of the US Constitution

Answer 6

speedy trial
public trial
impartial jury 
vicinage
confrontation
compulsory process
assistance to counsel

Question 7

Define the legal concept of incorporation provided by the 14th amendment to the US Constitution

Answer 7

Total incorporation- apply all provisions of the bill of rights
Selective incorporation - apply certain fundamental provisions